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Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur

Sector 3, Nava Raipur, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 18 completed matches stored since 6 Nov 2024.

Capacity 65,000
Opened 2008
2 ODIs
2 T20Is
Floodlit

Photo: VishuN, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium: key facts

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium is a 65,000-seat ground in Sector 3 of Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Built in 2008, it became an international venue in January 2023. It hosts Chhattisgarh cricket, selected IPL fixtures and India matches, while its large outfield and boundary dimensions are notable features.

Location: Sector 3, Nava Raipur, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Capacity: 65,000Published capacity is 65,000; some venue listings give an approximate 60,000.
Opened: 2008
First international: 21 January 2023India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI
Owned or run by: Government of Chhattisgarh
Home teams: Chhattisgarh cricket team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (IPL 2026)
Ends: North End and South End
Floodlights: Yes
Status: International venue

International matches hosted

2ODIs
2T20Is

Counts up to 6 June 2026; first international 21 January 2023.

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium pitch report

How the surface usually plays, then the figures from completed matches stored at this ground (average first-innings score is the median).

The venue has a large outfield, with average boundaries reported at about 80 metres. The first ODI offered noticeable grass cover and new-ball movement. The state association later said it was bringing in red soil to develop a more spin-friendly wicket, while also retaining surfaces that can assist pace. Conditions can therefore vary with preparation and format.

The first ODI pitch had decent grass cover and helped seamers early.
The average boundary is reported at about 80 metres, making the ground one of India's larger international fields.
The association announced red-soil work intended to improve spin assistance; this is a planned change rather than a settled long-term characteristic.

Pitch and toss figures from stored matches

Pitch and toss figures at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium by format
Format	Matches	Avg 1st innings	Bat-first wins	Chose to bowl	Toss winner won	Highest total
T20 and shorter	12	186	42%	75%	50%	253/3 India Masters, 8 Mar 2025
One-day (ODI and List A)	1	358	0%	100%	100%	362/6 South Africa, 3 Dec 2025
Test and first-class	5	377	100%	100%	0%	505/9 Chhattisgarh, 1 Nov 2025

Upcoming matches at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium

No upcoming fixtures at this ground are confirmed.

History of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium

The stadium was built by the Government of Chhattisgarh as part of the development of the new capital region. Construction began in 2006 and the venue was completed and inaugurated in 2008. It is named after Veer Narayan Singh, the Sonakhan landlord associated with the 1857 resistance in Chhattisgarh. The ground is in Sector 3 of Nava Raipur, near Sendh Lake and close to Swami Vivekananda Airport.

The first cricket played at the venue came before international status. Canada played a one-day practice match against the Chhattisgarh state side on 21 November 2010. The venue then became a second home ground for the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL from 2013, bringing top-level domestic matches to the new stadium. BCCI also recorded that the ground hosted IPL from 2013 and was used for camps and tournaments by the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh.

Raipur hosted the 2020–21 Road Safety World Series after the event resumed in March 2021. Matches were played under the tournament's health protocols, with attendance restricted to half the stadium capacity. The ground had also hosted Champions League Twenty20 cricket and other domestic competitions. These fixtures established it as a regular large-event venue before it received men's international cricket.

India and New Zealand played the stadium's first men's ODI on 21 January 2023. India won by eight wickets after dismissing New Zealand for 108, with Mohammad Shami taking three wickets; the match report described a grass-covered surface that offered movement to the new ball. The venue's second ODI was India v South Africa on 3 December 2025. Its first men's T20I was India v Australia on 1 December 2023, and the latest listed international was India v New Zealand on 23 January 2026.

The stadium remained active for domestic and franchise cricket in 2026. The Chhattisgarh government leased management to the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh for 30 years in late 2025, with a planned upgrade to seating, facilities and wickets. The association said it had sourced red soil from Maharashtra while also maintaining wickets that can assist pace. As of 11 October 2026, no Test match had been staged here; the international record stood at two ODIs and two T20Is.

Milestones

2006
Construction of the new stadium began in the Nava Raipur development area.
2008
The stadium was completed and inaugurated by the Government of Chhattisgarh.
2010
Canada played a practice one-day match against the Chhattisgarh state side on 21 November.
2013
The ground became a second home venue for the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL.
2021
Raipur hosted the resumed 2020–21 Road Safety World Series from 5 to 21 March.
2023
India v New Zealand on 21 January became the stadium's first men's ODI and first international match.
2023
India v Australia on 1 December was the venue's first men's T20I.
2025
The Chhattisgarh government leased stadium management to the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh for 30 years.

Famous matches at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium

21 January 2023
India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI
The first men's international at the ground ended with India winning by eight wickets. New Zealand were bowled out for 108, and India reached 111/2; Mohammad Shami took 3/18.
3 December 2025
India v South Africa, 2nd ODI
South Africa chased India's 358/5 and won by four wickets with 362/6 in 49.2 overs. It was the stadium's second men's ODI.
23 January 2026
India v New Zealand, 2nd T20I
New Zealand made 208/6, but India reached 209/3 in 15.2 overs to win by seven wickets. It is the latest international match listed for the venue.

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium records

Researched ground records, checked against at least one published scorecard source.

Ground records at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium
Record	Figure	Match
Highest recorded ODI team total at the venue	362/6	South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, 3 December 2025
Highest recorded India ODI total at the venue	358/5	India v South Africa, 2nd ODI, 3 December 2025
Highest recorded T20I team total at the venue	209/3	India v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, 23 January 2026
Highest recorded T20I first-innings total at the venue	208/6	New Zealand v India, 2nd T20I, 23 January 2026

How to reach Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium

Nearest airport: Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur; the stadium is in Nava Raipur near the airport.
By train: Raipur Junction is the practical railhead for visitors travelling to Nava Raipur.
By road: The ground is in Sector 3 of Nava Raipur, about 21 km from Raipur; road travel from Raipur and the airport is the usual approach.
Address: Sector 3, Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium: questions and answers

When was Veer Narayan Singh Stadium built?

Construction began in 2006 and the stadium was completed and inaugurated in 2008.

What is the capacity of Veer Narayan Singh Stadium?

The published capacity is 65,000. Some venue listings describe it as approximately 60,000, so the 65,000 figure should be treated as the principal published capacity.

Who owns Veer Narayan Singh Stadium?

The Government of Chhattisgarh owns the stadium. Management was leased to the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh for 30 years in late 2025.

Which team calls the stadium home?

It is the main international venue associated with the Chhattisgarh cricket team. Royal Challengers Bengaluru also used Raipur as a home venue in IPL 2026.

When was the first international match played at Raipur stadium?

India played New Zealand in the second ODI on 21 January 2023. India won by eight wickets.

How far is the stadium from Raipur?

The stadium is in Sector 3 of Nava Raipur, about 21 km from Raipur, and is near Swami Vivekananda Airport.

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